CM Chandrababu Naidu Urges Public to Partner in Achieving Swachh Andhra
West Godavari [India], March 15 (ANI): Giving a clarion call to the people of the State to become active partners in achieving the goal of Swatch Andhra Pradesh , Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu On Saturday, there was a realization that everyone needs to exert significant effort towards protecting the environment.
Participating enthusiastically in the Swarnandhra - Swatchandhra At the event in Tanuki within the West Godavari district, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of keeping the surrounding areas, educational institutions like schools and colleges, governmental offices, public spaces, and religious sites clean alongside their homes.
The Chief Minister vowed to steer the state back onto course and guide it toward progress, even though the preceding leaders left behind significant damage along with an enormous financial liability totaling Rs 10 lakh crore.
Reflecting on March 15, 1978, when he initially stepped into the Assembly, the Chief Minister mentioned that he was bestowed with an exceptional honor unparalleled by anyone else within the state.
My primary objective in serving the Telugu people is evident as we implement administrative reforms. The public has bestowed their blessings upon our partnership. TDP , the BJP and the Jana Sena The state is initiating a development path with the collaboration of the Center, and a distinct policy has been implemented under the banner known as Swarnandhra "-2047," noted the Chief Minister.
CM Naidu questioned the audience about whether former leaders interacted with ordinary citizens. He mentioned that these past administrations operated covertly, sometimes harming natural resources despite acting as if they were above earthly concerns. The circumstances were dire enough that individuals felt unable to voice their opinions openly and had been saddled with an enormous public debt of Rs 10 lakh crore through rampant exploitation of state assets, which he lamented.
The government is currently covering both the principal and interest payments, along with taxing waste disposal. Additionally, photographs were included in the pattadar passbooks,” stated the Chief Minister, emphasizing that henceforth, the state administration would handle issuing these documents stamped officially. Asserting that former authorities attempted to seize vast tracts of land through the Land Titling Act, the leader mentioned that those individuals are now trying to deflect attention from their mistakes under the pretense of political maneuvers.
He believed that sustainable development can be achieved solely with a stable government. It is the sole factor. Andhra Pradesh The government across the nation spends an impressive ₹33,000 crore annually on pension payments to approximately 64 lakh recipients.
“I have only updated the monthly pension from Rs. 200 to Rs. 2,000, and in line with the pledge made during the elections, the pension of Rs. 3,000 has now been raised to Rs. 4,000. Patients undergoing dialysis receive Rs. 10,000 each, whereas those who are bedridden get Rs. 15,000 each, thereby demonstrating our compassion,” stated Chief Minister Chandrababu.
The Chief Minister stated that Super-Six assurances are being carried out as pledged during the elections and confirmed that starting from May, Talliki Vandanam will be handed out to each child residing in every household regardless of the total number of children present. He added that WhatsApp governance has been initiated so citizens do not have to visit government offices unnecessarily, along with providing an insurance benefit for middle-class families—a service unavailable elsewhere in the nation.
Additionally, we will ensure that Rs 20,000 each from the Rythu Bharosa scheme is paid into the farmers' accounts within 48 hours after they sell their produce. The Chief Minister also mentioned that nearly 85 percent of the state’s roads are now free of potholes, giving full credit for this achievement to the current government.
Throughout the nation, the region with the highest average per capita income is documented here. Telangana Due to his endeavors during his nine-year tenure as head of the unified state, he voiced concerns about this situation. Andhra Pradesh has documented the least per capita income because the state saw no progress over the last half-decade.
The Chief Minister felt the need for the people to take cleanliness, hygiene and environmental protection as a movement. Now technology is available to prepare compost under Waste-to-Energy, he said, adding that one tonne of garbage can be composted every day. Asking the people to work for society, he said that everyone should give proper respect to sanitary workers like how he made them sit next to him on Saturday.
Giving an assurance to the municipal workers that the State Government will take the responsibility of coming to their rescue, he asked the people not to throw the garbage outside to pollute the surroundings. Appreciating those who have come forward to create awareness among the people on single-use plastic, he said that plastic destroys nature besides causing several diseases to the people, including cancer.
Once Punjab was the rice-bowl of India but now the people are falling prey to cancer after eating the grains grown in that State as the farmers there are using pesticides and chemical fertilisers, the Chief Minister pointed out. One can easily imagine the situation that daily one train from Punjab carries only cancer patients to New Delhi, he remarked.
Following the passing of my mother-in-law due to cancer, we established the Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital in her honor and have since expanded our medical services for patients. Currently, Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, an oncology specialist, serves as an advisor to provide recommendations to the State Government regarding cancer prevention strategies," stated Chief Minister Chandrababu.
Stating that he would conduct unexpected trips to the state following October 2, Naidu informed the assembly that people will once more have the opportunity to see the Chief Minister from 1995. He added, “The visits will be announced merely two hours prior, and the MLAs must hurry.”
Asserting that he was the pioneer of the clean and green initiative across the unified state, he mentioned that he had presented a report on Swachh Bharat as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions. His primary objective is to bring about transformation. Andhra Pradesh into a pristine state. Our aim is Swarandhra and Swatchandhra ," he said.
The Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Narayana, is striving to guarantee that all public areas are free from waste by October 2nd. The Chief Minister stated this and announced that they aim to treat 100 percent of sewage water by 2027 so it can be utilized for agricultural purposes. Following this, TDP - led by the NDA, over 4.6 lakhs toilets have been approved for development, with constructions of around 72,000 having started so far. He mentioned that they aim to build communal toilets across all urban regions as well as at every Mandal office location.
Performance metrics rankings will be provided for each department as part of this. Swatchandhra The Chief Minister stated during the programme. He mentioned that the working styles of all individuals would be periodically reviewed using IVRS. Additionally, he declared that the Pollution Control Board will provide a grant of Rs 150 crore for implementing several initiatives within the Municipal Administration division.
Referring to Tanuku’s MLA, Radha Krishna, as an energetic leader, the Chief Minister stated that funds would undoubtedly be approved for several projects in the area as requested by the MLA. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister also administered oaths to some individuals. Swatchandhra He also took care of cleaning the surrounding areas as part of the sanitation efforts. (ANI)
